Layer preparation

AxoSmart & RoboSmart

TOP 3 BENEFITS:

Innovative solutions for moving and turning packs to form palletization layers

Highly flexible, entirely modular and robotic systems

Can handle all types of secondary packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION

AxoSmart® and RoboSmart® layer preparation solutions have been designed by Sidel to meet the need for more eco-friendly packaging (lightweight bottles and less secondary packaging) which is also easier to handle, and thus to handle a growing variety of pack types, especially smaller packs.

The system consists of:

A dosing conveyor that counts and separates cases
A transfer table made up of a mat of flat chains (for channeling and conveying the packs at the right speed)
One or more gripper heads, which transfer and turn the packs into the correct position
A layer forming table for positioning the packs according to the chosen palletization pattern.

Thanks to their modular design, these systems can be perfectly adapted to various line speed requirements. They are ideal for handling more delicate packs, cases and containers, as they offer optimal stability, even for smaller packs.

They are both highly reliable and flexible: the machine can handle all kinds of secondary packaging (cases, packs and crates) with extreme precision, and the number of modules can be adapted to suit various line speeds.

Performance levels are high, further enhanced by the possibility of handling several types of packs in the same cycle.

Other advantages include:

Rapid format and palletization pattern changeovers managed completely by software (with no manual adjustments of mechanisms required). Ideal for frequent format changeovers.
Minimal need for maintenance, thanks to simple mechanical construction.
Low running costs because of integrated servomotors for pack movements.
Potentially unlimited number of palletization patterns can be created.
Easy-to-use operator interface with touch screen for programming and checking the status of system peripherals.
The “positive turning” system: a mat with flat chains guaranteeing pack stability at the infeed, since its surface is completely level

Features

This solution is designed with the gantry structure above the pack infeed. By moving along three Cartesian axes inside the gantry, one or several gripper heads convey the packs according to the chosen sequence. As a result, AxoSmart® provides multiple benefits:

High performance levels.
Reduced footprint and easy access to both sides of the conveyor.
Gripper heads of various sizes/weights can be used.
Customers can use the software on their own to manage new palletization patterns and to modify parameters in existing patterns.

This solution is designed for moving packs with a FANUC robot. In addition to its advantages already mentioned, this solution provides further benefits:

Highly repeatable, precise movements.
Full access and extremely neat layout.
Straightforward machine and software management
Customers can use the software on their own to manage new palletization patterns and to modify parameters in existing patterns.
Low costs and less machine downtime for maintenance operations.

Sidel supplies innovative software for the automatic configuration of the palletization pattern. This software can be installed to be operated from the HMI touch screen on the palletization island (local mode) or on the supervisor server (remote mode).

Main advantages:

Very flexible and high overall efficiency.
Very easy to use.
Palletization island managed completely independently.
Automatic link to ERP system (in remote mode).

Main software operations:

Creation and management of a database with register, items and palletization patterns:
programming new patterns is accelerated by referring to previously used patterns.
Creating and modifying new palletization patterns are always simple operations.
Automatic checks on the suitability and stability of pallets for the chosen patterns: checking prevents possible errors and optimizes efficiency.

AxoSmart®
RoboSmart®
Software

AxoSmart®
RoboSmart®
Software

AxoSmart®

High performance levels.
Reduced footprint and easy access to both sides of the conveyor.
Gripper heads of various sizes/weights can be used.
Customers can use the software on their own to manage new palletization patterns and to modify parameters in existing patterns.

RoboSmart®

This solution is designed for moving packs with a FANUC robot. In addition to its advantages already mentioned, this solution provides further benefits:

Highly repeatable, precise movements.
Full access and extremely neat layout.
Straightforward machine and software management
Customers can use the software on their own to manage new palletization patterns and to modify parameters in existing patterns.
Low costs and less machine downtime for maintenance operations.

Software

Main advantages:

Very flexible and high overall efficiency.
Very easy to use.
Palletization island managed completely independently.
Automatic link to ERP system (in remote mode).

Main software operations:

Creation and management of a database with register, items and palletization patterns:
programming new patterns is accelerated by referring to previously used patterns.
Creating and modifying new palletization patterns are always simple operations.
Automatic checks on the suitability and stability of pallets for the chosen patterns: checking prevents possible errors and optimizes efficiency.